Welcome to Thomas Bush Numismatics. My background is not that of the typical professional numismatist, but rather as a trained scientist. I have earned degrees in chemistry and biology as well as a PhD in molecular biology, which was followed by extensive experience in industry and academia. Over the years I have attended many auctions and larger shows, taken tables at shows, performed pre-lot auction screening, handled consignments, liquidated collections, contributed to the ANA monthly magazine Numismatist and written multiple articles for Coin Values magazine. More recently, Dick Graham and I produced a new reference book for Reeded Edge half dollars titled "A Registry of Die Varieties of Reeded Edge Half Dollars 1836-1839".

I endeavor to purchase coinage that satisfies my aesthetic requirements and represents what I believe to be good value. In this respect I believe strongly that quality is what you value and in this instance it would mean original, attractive, problem-free coinage with superior eye appeal acquired at a fair price relative to the scarcity of the issue and difficulty to obtain in the desired grade range. Ultimately, I attempt to treat others in a manner consistent with how I would want to be treated.

Thomas Bush Numismatics is a numismatic service devoted to the specialties of original, beautifully toned coins of all United States series and circulated, problem-free early type. I believe in quality and appreciate the value of such coins. As with any other area reserved for discretionary income, one should perform due diligence, which includes but is not limited to reading the available market reports and required historical research, an understanding of how to use the tools of the trade, a critical evaluation of all possible monetary expenditures and a willingness to revise opinion or strategy as new evidence comes to light. Additionally, it may serve one well to remember the phrase "buy what you like with money you can afford to lose."